#10 Can Stove
This simple stove can be made using an old #10 can. You drill holds for ventilation and insert cut up coat hangers to rest
fuel or pots on. It's very easy and can be used for a variety of fuels such as coal, wood, or InstaFire. Click here for a tutorial on making your own #10 Can Stove.
Cardboard Box Oven
A cardboard box oven works just like a regular oven. You wrap a cardboard box with aluminum foil and use a rack to propped up inside so you can place charcoal underneath. 10 pieces of charcoal will heat it like a 350 degree oven. Click here for a tutorial on
making your own Cardboard Box Oven.
Cube Stove
The Cube Stove is made of a strong alumized steel ideal for reflecting heat. It can be adjusted to 7 different positions depending on your cooking needs. It's light weight and can be used with a variety of fuels. It's a
durable little stove at a great price. Click here for more information on the Cube Stove.
Firebox Folding Stove
The Firebox is a industrial strength stainless
steel stove that can fold up less than 1/2" thick while still being strong enough to support any size pots and pans. It's an ideal option for emergency kits or bug out bags. You can burn a wide variety of fuels with it as well. Click here for more information on the Firebox.
Volcano Collapsible Propane Grill
The volcano is like a portable, heavy duty, propane barbecue, but it can also burn other fuels. It's more expensive than the smaller stoves but is the ideal size to hold a 12" dutch oven, can be used as a fire pit, and will cook with propane. It's a great addition to any powerless cooking tool collection. Click here for more information on the Volcano Grill.
All-American Sun Oven
The All-American Sun Oven is the best tool to have for conserving fuel. If you can cook using only the power of the sun, you can reserve your fuel only to be used on
cloudy days. The sun oven can bake, boil, and steam almost any food and will never burn. Food turns out moist and delicious every time. Temperatures can get up to 400 degrees fahrenheit so it's easy to use like a regular oven. Click here for more information on the All-American Sun Oven.
Wonder Box Oven
If you don't have access to a Sun Oven, another great tool for conserving fuel is the Wonder Box Oven. It works like a large thermos. You bring your food to a boil and then place it in the wonder box oven where it will continue to cook for 1-3 hours, depending on what you are making, while using no more fuel. You can also use it to keep foods hot or cool, even when
you aren't in an emergency situation. Click here for a tutorial on making your own Wonder Box Oven.
Cooking Fuels
While not necessary a cooking "tool", we feel
it is critical to mention cooking fuels as well. Besides traditional fuels like wood, charcoal, and propane, there are a lot of "newer" fuels that can be much better for storage depending on your space constrains, the tools you plan to use, etc. It's important to consider how much fuel you will need to cook all of the food you are storing, and make sure you are storing it properly. Click here for a handout on emergency cooking fuels.
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